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Carter Traditional Elementary School vs. Brandeis Elementary School

Should you attend Carter Traditional Elementary School or Brandeis Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Carter Traditional Elementary School
3600 Bohne Ave
Louisville, KY 40211
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Brandeis Elementary School
2817 West Kentucky
Louisville, KY 40211
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Brandeis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carter Traditional Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brandeis Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
519 students
460 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carter Traditional Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brandeis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carter Traditional Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brandeis Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carter Traditional Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brandeis Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carter Traditional Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brandeis Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#882 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
#228 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carter Traditional Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brandeis Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
47%
(Top 30% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carter Traditional Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandeis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carter Traditional Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandeis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carter Traditional Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brandeis Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Carter Traditional Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brandeis Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
83
66
Grade 1 Students
88
76
Grade 2 Students
93
76
Grade 3 Students
85
71
Grade 4 Students
83
87
Grade 5 Students
87
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carter Traditional Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brandeis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carter Traditional Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brandeis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
70%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carter Traditional Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brandeis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
18%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carter Traditional Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brandeis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carter Traditional Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brandeis Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.48
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carter Traditional Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brandeis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carter Traditional Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brandeis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carter Traditional Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brandeis Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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